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April · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 98/100

Walvis Bay in April

Excellent · 98/100Beach 47/100
High / low21° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation2 mm1 wet days
Sea16°surface temperature
22.96° S, 14.51° EElevation 6 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goWalvis Bay · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec98April
Best timeMay–Jul
April: high / low21° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Walvis Bay averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 16° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 13%.

Temperatures are much the same as in March, and May brings little change. The sea averages 16°, too cold for most swimmers.

April scores 98/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Walvis Bay. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:15 and sets at 18:50 local time, giving 11 h 34 min of daylight. Days shorten by 36 minutes over the month.

Why 98/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%93%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 47/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

April against the year

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iiiNearby in April

Around Walvis Bay this month

Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region · 31 km N
25°Apr high
1wet day
97score
Swakopmund
ivTop of the table

Namibia's best in April

Where to go in April
Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region
25°Apr high
1wet day
97score
Swakopmund
Oranjemund
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2

Oranjemund

Karas Region
20°Apr high
1wet day
97score
Oranjemund
Lüderitz
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3

Lüderitz

Karas Region
23°Apr high
2wet days
95score
Lüderitz
Windhoek
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4

Windhoek

Khomas Region
25°Apr high
5wet days
88score
Windhoek
·Questions

Walvis Bay in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Walvis Bay?

April scores 98/100 for Walvis Bay, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Walvis Bay in April?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 16°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in Walvis Bay in April?

Walvis Bay receives about 2 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Walvis Bay in April?

The sea averages 16°C in April, cold for most swimmers.